Recreation

Friday, January 30, 2026

Little brown bat being held by a hand in a blue medical glove

BLM, Bat Conservation International Monitor Bat Species on Lake Vermilion Islands

In 2025, the BLM Northeastern States District Office teamed up with Bat Conservation International (BCI) to acoustically monitor for threatened and endangered bat species in Lake Vermilion, Minnesota.

Monday, January 31, 2022

New Year, New Adventures in Utah!

Did your New Year’s resolution include more adventures outdoors? We will be spotlighting some great locations across Utah for you to explore on your next outdoor adventure!

Thursday, January 13, 2022

What’s cooler than being cold? The Yakima River every four to five years

Due to a long cold spell in central Washington, the Yakima River has frozen unusually far upstream. Now, icebergs are visiting BLM's Big Pines campground in the Yakima River Canyon.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Christmas trees harvested from BLM-managed lands bring holiday cheer

Scouting for the perfect Christmas tree on BLM-managed lands is a fun-filled family adventure for many in the West.

Monday, October 18, 2021 Ben Stratton

Anchorage Field Office installs permafrost monitoring stations along Iditarod National Historic Trail

BLM Anchorage Field Office staff, assisted by Geo-watersheds Scientific, recently installed two new soil temperature monitoring stations along the Iditarod National Historic Trail (INHT).

Friday, September 3, 2021

"Finding your way on Public Lands" Rocky trail goes through green grass and tall trees.

How to find your way to public lands

Story By: Adam Carr, Public Access Project Manager, Montana/Dakotas State Office